Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
• CN or NB — The grade of CN (non-progressive “C”
which carries two quality points) or NB (non-progressive
“B” which carries three quality points) may be assigned to
students who fail to meet clinical or theory requirements.
These grades indicate non-progression and successful
completion of the course/courses is required before the
student can progress.
TRADITIONAL STUDENT CURRICULUM
PLAN
PRE-NURSING
Freshman Year
Hrs.
Core English Composition*.............................................. 6
Biology 1014 cnp /1016, 1015 cnp /1017............................ 8
Mathematics 1011 cm , 1016 cm .......................................... 6
Chemistry 1001 cnp /1003 or 1007 cnp /1009...................... 4
Core Fine Arts* ................................................................. 3
Psychology 2001 cs , 2078................................................. 6
UNIV 1001.......................................................................(1)
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Sophomore Year
Biology 2028...................................................................... 3
Health Studies 2007......................................................... 3
Biology 2014, 2015............................................................ 4
Sociology 1001 cs or 1002 cs ............................................. 3
Nursing 2000..................................................................... 2
NURSING
Sophomore Year
Hrs.
Nursing 2004, 2016.......................................................... 4
Nursing 2005, 2007........................................................... 8
Nursing 2080..................................................................... 3
Core Humanities*.............................................................. 3
18
Junior Year
Nursing 3004, 3005..........................................................11
Core Humanities*.............................................................. 3
Nursing 3032, 3034, 4030 uc ........................................... 13
27
Senior Year
Nursing 4004, 4005..........................................................11
Core Humanities*.............................................................. 3
Nursing 4062, 4063, 4064, 4065, 4037........................... 13
Total hours for degree, 120.
*Students should see Undergraduate Core Curriculum
requirements.
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27
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 149
ACCELERATED OPTION CURRICULUM
PLAN FOR STUDENTS WITH A PREVIOUS
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (ON HOLD)
The School of Nursing provides an opportunity for
students who have a previous baccalaureate degree
in a field other than nursing to be admitted into a
curriculum specifically designed to facilitate attainment
of a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Students must
be accepted specifically into the Accelerated Program.
Requirements include a previous baccalaureate degree,
specific pre-nursing prerequisites, and a GPA of 3.0
on all prerequisite coursework applied to this degree.
Students will be admitted to the accelerated option
beginning yearly in January. Applicants must meet general
admission requirements for admission to the University.
Other requirements can be found under “Admission to the
Professional Nursing Program” section.
Specific Courses required prior to admission to
professional nursing courses:
Equivalent courses may be earned as part of the previous
degree.
Fine arts elective............................................................ 3
Humanities electives...................................................... 9
English 1001, 1002........................................................ 6
Mathematics 1011, 1016................................................ 6
Chemistry 1001/1003 or 1007/1009.............................. 4
Psychology 2001, 2078................................................. 6
Sociology 1001 or 1002................................................. 3
Health Studies 2007...................................................... 3
Biology 1014/1016, 1015/1017, 2014, 2015................ 12
Electives.......................................................................11
Total 63
Admission Requirements FOR
ACCELERATED PROGRAM
A preliminary review of college transcripts must be
conducted by an advisor prior to submitting an application
in order to determine admission eligibility and identify any
necessary course prerequisites.
A GPA of 3.0 is required in the following courses:
ENGL, MATH, CHEM, PSYC, SOCL, HLST, and BIOL. All
other courses applied to the degree must have a grade of
“C” or better.
A letter must be submitted, that describes the
applicant’s views of nursing as a profession and the other
qualities he/she possesses that will ensure success in
professional nursing.
A personal interview is required on-campus, with a
member of the School of Nursing Administration. This
interview will provide an opportunity to discuss program
requirements, curiculum, nursing, and the applicant's
ability to complete a course of intensive study.
All prerequisite courses and the baccalaureate degree
must be completed prior to beginning the Accelerated
Option.